Bula Kava Bar & Coffeehouse (Cocoa Beach)

Love this place!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

First time getting kava and am now a big fan. The smoke shop next door has really good THCa cartridges too.

Our favorite java bar we have ever been to! Great lighting, great vibes, music is solid and nice little cozy patio in the back.Taylor was super helpful , friendly and welcoming. We will definitely be back if we are ever in town again! 10/10 recommend if you enjoy kava/kratom

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Such a lovely place!!! The community vibe is fantastic; it feels like a home away from home where everyone is friendly and open to conversation.

The kava itself was top-notch, with a great selection of strains that offered unique flavors and effects. The staff is knowledgeable and always ready to recommend the best options based on your preferences.

But for me, what truly set this place apart is the sense of community. It’s a gathering spot for people from all walks of life, and the regular events they host foster connections and friendships. Whether you’re a kava enthusiast or just curious to try it for the first time, Bula is definitely worth a visit. I can’t wait to go back!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I have been a loyal customer at Bula for over seven years, spending thousands of dollars a month across multiple locations. Recently, I approached the owner with a straightforward business inquiry about potentially purchasing one of their locations. We had what I believed to be a normal conversation, but the next day, I was blindsided by a hostile message from the owner, accusing me of trying to undermine his business. Without warning, I was banned from the premises.

As I was leaving, I was immediately confronted by the manager, Sharon—who launched into an unprovoked tirade, insulting me and threatening to call the police if I didn’t leave. Her behavior was not only aggressive but completely unprofessional. This incident left me baffled, especially since my inquiry about the business was entirely above board.

What’s even more absurd is that the owner and Sharon apparently developed an unfounded belief that I was part of a secret plan to take over their business, along with several of my friends who frequent Bula.
Not only is this idea baseless, but it also shows a misunderstanding of how business transactions typically work. Buying a business doesn’t involve some covert conspiracy—it’s a legal and straightforward process, typically handled through negotiations, not whispers in the dark.

Over the next few days, they interrogated other customers, asking them if they were ‘in on’ this imagined scheme. They even went as far as to approach 50-year-old grown men who have been loyal customers for years, whispering to them, ‘Don’t worry, you won’t get banned, you’re good.’ This kind of behavior is not only unprofessional but frankly, appears cultish.

But this isn’t the only unethical or illegal behavior I’ve seen from Sharon. In my experience, it seemed that employees were sometimes asked to work without pay, which I believe is both illegal and exploitative. I’ve seen instances where she appeared to pressure customers through text messages in ways that felt like blackmail to me threatening them if they didn’t stop discussing her questionable actions. On top of that, they harass employees for visiting other kava bars, as if they have the right to control where they go during their personal time.

This paranoia and mistreatment aren’t isolated incidents. Recently, several of their best employees were either fired or forced to quit under false accusations. It’s no wonder it appears that Bula is losing many of its loyal customers, especially with new kava bars opening nearby, such as Booch Kava Bar, and Calm Collective, and Island Root in Satellite. Bula is driving away the very people who kept them in business.

To quote Warren Buffett, ‘It’s only when the tide goes out that you discover who’s been swimming naked.’ Bula’s true nature has been exposed, and it’s clear they don’t deserve your support. Or as Ron White said, ‘You can’t fix stupid.’ The way this business is being run is a textbook example of how to alienate customers and employees alike.

I strongly recommend exploring other kava bars in the area—places where customers are valued, and both the employees and the business are treated with the respect they deserve.

Atmosphere: 1

Service: 1

Great Place with Great

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Kavatender Tip, Everyday - Double 8 Oz

such an amazing place to hang with great people ??

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Absolutely love coming here. The vibes are blessed and positive & great place to sit back relax, drink some Kava & enjoy what’s next. The Kava tenders are awesome and share so much love to our growing community. Thank you so much Á D rea

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

My favorite place in Brevard! The staff is so sweet and accommodating, they make you feel so welcome. The quality of the products are superior and the atmosphere is so comfortable and energetically inviting that my introvert husband actually comes here to socialize and he never goes out into robust social environments! We actually moved to the neighborhood this past year from Satellite Beach because we commuted so often to Bula that it just made sense to be closer. The daily specials are always great and the weekly events and gatherings are inclusive and fun.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I have wanted to check out this place for a while but was disappointed in my first visit to Bula Kava. Most kava bars I've tried will brew different flavors into their kava but here, they just add Coffee-Mate creamer. A lot of unnecessary and unhealthy ingredients added to Kava. I did appreciate the free shells for our first time visit but we didn't finish them. The bartender was not friendly, I asked him to give my friends a quick explanation of kava and some history since they've never tried it and he was very dry and unmotivated. More concerned with chatting with the regulars than tending to possible new customers so we left without ordering anything after the sample. The overall vibe just wasn't welcoming so we would not return here.

Atmosphere: 2

Service: 2

Super fun place! So chill and relaxing, staff are amazing!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I love bula!! The kavatender Taylor is our favorite, she always greets us kindly and remembers our orders even if we havent
been in a while. She makes the environment very welcoming and I’ve never had a bad drink from her. Recommend!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Awesome place, great products and super friendly baristas, Julianna, John, Tyler, Haley and many more, the kava and kratom teas are some of the best quality I’ve had, great beachside atmosphere, with a pool table!

This Is A Super Chill Place,? I Love it.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

I’ve been coming for a few years. Great staff, Tyler, Juliana & John are extremely welcoming and helpful. Great place.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5